PLS Provides Hurricane Harvey Support
Hurricane Harvey, now downgraded to a Tropical Depression has impacted the lives of millions in the Gulf Coast region. While the rain subsided in heavily affected areas, the after effects of this hurricane will be seen for the weeks and months to come. The PLS Houston employees are back in the office as of 9/5/17 and our employees on site in Baytown are back to their duties.
LTL Quotes for Beginners
We have covered the benefits of LTL shipping in a few previous posts – now it’s time to get down to practice! Here you are with a few pallets you are planning to ship as less-than-truckload, but you have never quoted any LTL loads before – where should you start?
PLS will donate 100% of Profits from TX Moves to the American Red Cross the Week of September 4th
PLS is teaming up with the American Red Cross and GoFundMe to raise money for the affected communities. PLS will donate 100% of the profits from all Texas freight moves next week to the American Red Cross.
Perks of Using a 3PL for your LTL Shipments
LTL, or Less-then-Truckload, is quite popular across the board nowadays. If there is no rush – there is no reason to pay for the whole truck to ship just a few pallets. This is where LTL comes in handy. Using a 3PL for your LTL Shipments can benefit your business in many ways.
Hurricane Harvey: Transportation Impacts
Hurricane Harvey has made landfall in Texas as of Friday 8/25/17. This is the largest storm to hit the United States in over a decade. Some forecasts are calling for as much as 60 inches of rain from Harvey. What does this mean for the transportation industry? A breakdown below:
5 Benefits a 3PL Can Offer Smaller Businesses
Are you a small business owner? Then you know that sometimes you can be overwhelmed with all the orders and the urgent need to meet all the delivery requirements, whether it’s the material needed for production or a final delivery to your customer. That’s where a 3PL small business shipping can help.
Understanding Hazmat Shipping
As hazardous materials and wastes become more common, it is more important now than ever to understand what they are, what are the risks, and how to ship them.
Self-driving Trucks: The Future of the Transportation Industry
Countless movies covered it, humans expected it, and now the future is here. Self-driving vehicles are upon us. Self-driving vehicle technology is currently one of the most discussed topics in the transportation industry – and might be one of the most controversial ones.
The Importance of Carrier Connectivity
Capacity tightening, driver shortages, and other industry challenges are having a big impact on shipper operations. To have an effective transportation management system, you must move freight from origin to destination in a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This is no manual task.
Are you Making These LTL Shipping Mistakes?
Many shippers consider LTL (Less-then Truckload) as an option for their smaller shipments for obvious cost-saving reasons. Why pay for the whole truck if your freight only occupies a few feet of deck space?
